Graduate Trainee Programme - Building Services Manager

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Cardiff

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 32,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + annual incentive

Annual car allowance

Funded study

Pension and life assurance

Laptop and mobile phone

Travel expenses

Book allowance

Training and study leave

Job summary

Willmott Dixon's Wales & West Graduate programme is based from our Cardiff office and offers hands-on experience on South Wales construction projects. The 2–3 year programme includes structured rotations through site management, quantity surveying, design, preconstruction and more, with part-time study paid for by the company.

You will earn a competitive salary with annual increases, a car allowance, funded college/university study, pension and life assurance, plus laptop and mobile phone,

Qualifications

Right to work in the UK.
Valid driver’s license.
Degree in Building Services, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering by September 2027.

Responsibilities

Develop and assist with the mechanical and electrical strategy and delivery of services during preconstruction and delivery phases.
Provide leadership to the supply chain to drive high-quality technical solutions that meet budgets and timescales.

Skills

Right to work in UK

Valid driver’s license

Construction exposure

Education

Degree in Building Services or Electrical/Mechanical Engineering by Sep 2027

Job description

Launch your career in construction with our Graduate programme within the Wales & West region. Based from our office in Cardiff, you'll gain valuable hands-on experience working on exciting construction projects across the South Wales region, helping to shape the communities of tomorrow.

Building Services Manager (Mechanical & Electrical)

You will develop and assist with the mechanical and electrical strategy and delivery of services during preconstruction and delivery phases of the project. Providing leadership to the supply chain to drive high-quality technical solutions that meet budgets and timescales.

Willmott Dixon is a privately owned contractor with a purpose beyond profit - delivering brilliant buildings, transforming lives, strengthening communities and enhancing the environment for future generations.

Our programme is 2 to 3 years in duration (depending upon your level of academic achievement) and will give you the chance to earn, learn and gain real experience alongside a part-time study for a relevant qualification that is paid for by Willmott Dixon.

What Makes Our Programme Stand Out?

Earn, learn and gain real experience - competitive salary with annual increases as you progress.
No student debt.
Structured rotations - exposure across different functions including site management, quantity surveying, design, preconstruction and more.
Fast-track progression - a proven route into management, with most trainees stepping into Assistant Management roles upon completion.
Real responsibility - you'll support the delivery of live projects.
You will be allocated a buddy from day one.
Recognition - opportunities to take part in trainee challenges, trainee away days, CITB college and even win our coveted Trainee of the Year.
Support professional memberships and accreditations i.e - CIOB, RICS etc.

Essential Criteria

Right to work in the UK.
Have a valid driver's license.
You will be degree qualified or equivalent in Building Services, Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering by September 2027
(Desirable) You have had some exposure to construction (work experience, placement or similar).

What You'll Get

Competitive salary + annual incentive scheme
Annual car allowance
Funded college/university/vocational study
Pension and life assurance
Laptop and mobile phone
Travel expenses
Book allowance
Training and study leaveThe opportunity to work on flagship projects that make a real difference

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